MacGyver rescues a teen prostitute from a tragic future and an equally depressing and abusive past.

MISSION: When a teen propositions Pete at a technology convention, MacGyver makes it his business to learn her situation and help steer her out of it. Things get more complicated when her abusive father shows up to take her home.

This week’s highlights include:

National Runaway Safeline (Service)

The National Runaway Safeline (also known as NRS or 1-800-RUNAWAY; formerly known as National Runaway Switchboard) is the national communications system designated by the United States federal government for runaway and homeless youth, their parents and families, teens in crisis, and others who might benefit from its services. It is confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, non-directive, and free. The hotline number is 1-800-RUNAWAY. Calls are answered every day of the year, 24 hours a day.

Check out the article on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Runaway_Safeline.

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